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VENTURE CAFE NIGHT: 39 NORTH TOMORROW

Innovation is fueled by conversation, collaboration and storytelling. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, Venture Café Night: 39° N unites entrepreneurs, scientists and innovators to collaborate and learn at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Join us tomorrow night Tuesday, November 21, from 4- 8 p.m.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving - join us at Venture Cafe Night: 39N on tomorrow for an Innovator's Potluck! Come see what cool things people are working on and bring what you are working on.

If you would like to showcase your latest innovation, let us know by filling out this 1 minute application.

The Past, Present & Future Conservation in Forest Park | Forest Park Forever4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Mary and Oliver Langenberg Theater
Forest Park Forever Park Ecologist Amy Witt will describe the importance and history of conservation and nature in Forest Park and detail how multiple groups have come together in recent decades to strategically conserve and steward ecological systems like forests, a waterway and wildlife corridor, prairies and savannas. Attendees will learn about some hidden natural gems in Forest Park and learn what conservation work is happening now and planned for the coming years

Effectively Articulating Your Vision | Deloitte5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Schnucks Conference
Every business needs a strategy; every product needs a plan. In this session, Deloitte’s Diana Sweetwood will share insights on how organizations of all sizes can effectively articulate their vision, create a clear and cohesive business model, and align their strategic goals in order to unlock value for their customers and stakeholders.

Trains, Trucks, and Tributaries: St. Louis Region Recognized as the Ag Coast of America | St. Louis Regional Freightway5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Mary and Oliver Langenberg Theater
Over the next 30 years, it’s predicted that highway congestion in Midwestern states will increase from 2 percent to 9 percent, the U.S. population will grow to over 70 million people, and overall freight volume will increase by 45 percent. Together, these factors position the St. Louis region to play a critical role in the national freight network.
The St. Louis Regional Freightway, an enterprise of Bi-State Development, understands the issues related to the projected growth and has been instrumental in identifying and working to promote the highest priority regional infrastructure projects through public / private partnerships.
Join Mary Lamie, Executive Director of the St. Louis Regional Freightway, to learn how our region has transformed into a premiere freight hub and how it’s growing the region’s agriculture, life science sector.

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture | Monsanto Growth Ventures6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Mary and Oliver Langenberg Theater
Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques are rapidly being adopted in agriculture. These techniques have applications not only in precision agriculture settings, but also in plant breeding and the development of new crop protection and biological products. Ryan Rakestraw from Monsanto Growth Ventures will introduce these approaches and provide a survey of various AI development efforts.

Marketing Yourself and Your Science in a Digital World | Impact Media Lab6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Schnucks Conference
Many scientists cringe at the notion of “branding” themselves or their science, but establishing a cohesive marketing strategy can help you achieve better students, better collaborators, and more successful grant applications. In this exciting and interactive workshop, you will learn to develop, maintain, and leverage your brand to expand your professional opportunities.

Calling all Volunteers!Venture Cafe Nights don’t just happen on their own. Besides the Venture Cafe staff, a team of six to eight volunteers help produce the magic. If you like telling the story through the creation of digital content, or greeting people as they visit, or serving up a drink to a thirsty innovators learn more here about volunteer opportunities.